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Panaji to Chinnar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Panaji, Goa to Chinnar, Kerala.

921 kmDistance
18.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹31,842
Ertiga₹40,546
Innova₹42,285
Innova Crysta₹52,114
Tempo Traveller (12)₹71,878

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,010
AC Seater₹1,660
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,470
AC Sleeper₹2,120
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,630
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Train
Sleeper₹580
Economy₹950
Third AC₹1,320
Second AC₹1,870
First AC₹2,610
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Panaji to Chinnar

921 km · ~19h 25m · About 18h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Panaji

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 157 km · 3h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 307

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 457

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 157 km · 3h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 614

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 764

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 157 km · 3h 8m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Chinnar

    Chinnar, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Panaji to Chinnar

921 km · ~20h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Panaji

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Panaji. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Panaji → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~921 km

    ~20h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  3. Arrive in Chinnar

    Chinnar, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Panaji to Chinnar

Nearest railway stations: Vasco Da Gama for Panaji, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.

Direct trains

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
12:45 AMKarmali
10h 29m107 stops
11:14 AMChovvara
MUMBAI LTT - KOCHUVELI Garib Rath Exp#12201 · Garib Rath
01:40 AMKarmali
13h 30m105 stops
03:10 PMAngamali
MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
03:50 AMKarmali
9h 39m107 stops
01:29 PMChovvara
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
11:56 AMKarmali
12h 45m106 stops
12:41 AM+1dAngamali
NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Mangala Lakshadweep Exp#12618 · Superfast
06:35 PMKarmali
14h 22m106 stops
08:57 AM+1dAngamali

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Panaji to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Panaji to Chinnar is about 921 km by road, roughly 18.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 921 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹31,842 · Ertiga ₹40,546 · Innova ₹42,285 · Innova Crysta ₹52,114 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹71,878
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,010 · AC Seater ₹1,660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,470 · AC Sleeper ₹2,120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,630
  • Train: Sleeper ₹580 · Economy ₹950 · Third AC ₹1,320 · Second AC ₹1,870 · First AC ₹2,610

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Want the full Chinnar guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Chinnar.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Panaji to Chinnar. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Karwar105 km from Panaji

    Karnataka

  2. Udupi335 km from Panaji

    Karnataka

  3. Nagarhole595 km from Panaji

    Karnataka

  4. Kunnamangalam670 km from Panaji
  5. Palakkad790 km from Panaji

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Things to Do in Chinnar

Visit Pambla Dam

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Visit Ponmudi Dam

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Suggested Chinnar Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Chinnar

  • Travel from Panaji to Chinnar (about 18.4 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Pambla Dam

Day 2Explore Chinnar

  • Visit Ponmudi Dam
  • Visit Adimali

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Konnathady
  • Head back to Panaji
Suggested from Chinnar's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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About 35 km by road

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About 40 km by road

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About 50 km by road

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About 55 km by road

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